# Where to watch The Release (2016) in the UK

> The Release (2016) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 9 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T05:48:35.040Z)  

## Synopsis

In July 2015, former State Department intelligence analyst Stephen Kim was released after serving 11 months in federal prison. Once a rising star and leading expert on North Korea and nuclear disarmament, Kim fought the US government’s harsh prosecution for four years before pleading guilty to charges of mishandling classified information in violation of the Espionage Act. After losing his home, family, friends and career, Stephen recounts his time in prison and contemplates what to do with the beginning of the rest of his life. Filmed several months after Stephen’s return from prison, The Release is a follow-up to The Surrender.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Release in the UK?**

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**Is The Release on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/546720/the-release-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/q0pt1NyaF96O48jXCFzmYI1h3k3.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/546720/the-release-2016.json

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